Vermont § 8726 - Application for services; rules
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§ 8726. Application for services; rules
- (a) The Department shall adopt rules that include the following: (1) Criteria for determining whether an applicant is a person with a developmental disability. (2) A format and procedures, for processing applications for services, including time
frames, emergency procedures, and notice of determination. (3) Procedures and time frames for periodic reviews of a person’s eligibility and continuing
need for services. (4) Standards and procedures for billing. (5) Complaints and appeals, including notice as required in section 8727 of this title. (b) The Department shall adopt rules that include the following: (1) Certification standards and procedures for programs for people with developmental
disabilities. (2) Training standards for staff. (3) Standards for training and supervision of personnel who perform special care procedures. (c) Any person with a developmental disability or a family of a person with a disability
shall be provided with: (1) Timely information and referral to community and governmental resources. (2) An opportunity to request services. (3) Upon request, an assessment of the most appropriate supports and resources for their
needs and choices. (4) Services and funding within the Department’s available resources in accordance with
both the system of care plan and the person’s or family’s written plan of service. (d) Any person with a developmental disability or a family who is receiving services on
July 1, 1996, shall continue to receive services consistent with their needs and the
system of care plan. (Added 1995, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2023, No. 6, § 213, eff. July 1, 2023.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 8726
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 8726 cover?
Section 8726 ("Application for services; rules") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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